Winterfell might be a memory, but the “Stark” reunion we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Sophie Turner and Kit Harington have officially teamed up again for the high-stakes Gothic horror film The Dreadful, and the wait is over: it’s Available Now on Digital! Forget the Iron Throne; this time, the duo is trading political schemes for ancient curses and medieval nightmares.
The Plot: Demons in Plain Sight
Set against the bleak, unforgiving landscape of medieval England, the film follows Anne (Sophie Turner) and her mother-in-law, Morwen (Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden). The two live a grueling, solitary existence on the edges of society, struggling to survive the elements and to scrape enough food from the near-barren land. In this world, the line between myth and reality is razor-thin, and “demons walk the earth in the shape of men.”
Everything shifts when a mysterious figure from Anne’s past (Kit Harington) returns from the war. His arrival isn’t a relief—it’s a catalyst. He brings with him a sinister curse that manifests as a terrifying, spectral knight. Suddenly, the fight for survival isn’t just about the cold—it’s a battle against a supernatural force hellbent on destruction, and desperation.
Why It’s a Must-Watch
Seeing Sansa and Jon Snow back together is the ultimate hook, but their chemistry takes a much darker, more intimate turn in this horror setting. With Marcia Gay Harden (The Mist) providing high-intensity drama and Laurence O’Fuarain (The Witcher: Blood Origin) adding to the gritty atmosphere, the acting is top-tier.
Director Natasha Kermani is a master of atmospheric dread. She crafts a world that feels both grounded in history and completely unhinged by the supernatural. Be sure to watch our interview with the talented filmmaker.
Watch The Dreadful now on all major Digital and VOD platforms, including Prime Video.
